2024 Team Canada Application
The only way to represent Canada at the official FISO OCR World Championships in Costa Rica, 22-25 August 2024 is to be a member of Obstacle Sports Canada (OSC) in good standing.
To apply for Team Canada:
Apply today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Events Can I Apply For?
100M – Sprint - The Sprint Course is 12 standardized obstacles evenly spaced along a 2-lane 100m linear (straight line) course. Watch this video to see a demonstration. Categories are for men and women in all age groups. Each country can nominate up to one athlete in Youth, Junior, Masters and Para and three athletes in Elite (for a total of 7 men and 7 women). Additional slots may be allocated subject to availability. Minimum age to compete is 10 years old on race day.
3K – Short Course - The Short Course is a 3 km (+/-) cross country style race with 20 obstacles. The race format and obstacles are similar to OCREC 2022 watch the video. Categories are for men and women in all age groups. Minimum age to compete is 10 years old on race day. Minimum age to compete is 10 years old on race day.
15K – Standard Course - The Standard Course is a 15 km (+/-) cross country style race with up to 50 obstacles. The race format and obstacles are similar to the short course at the OCREC 2022, watch the video. Categories are for men and women in Elite, Para, Junior, Senior, and Masters to the oldest competitor. Minimum age to compete is 16. FISO approval may be given for athletes born in 2007 who are 15 years old on race day (turn 16 on or before December 31, 2024) if parental consent and a request is provided.
What Categories are Available?
Youth: Athletes on a national team qualified by their national federation in the following age categories: 10/11, 12/13, 14/15
Junior: Athletes on a national team qualified by their national federation in the following age categories: 16/17, 18/19
Senior: Athletes on a national team qualified by their national federation in the following age groups: 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39
Masters: Athletes on a national team qualified by their national federation in the following age groups: 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, etc. to the oldest athlete.
Elite: Elite athletes on a national team qualified by their national federation. Elite athletes must be the minimum age allowed for each event, for example minimum Elite age for the 15K is 16 years old and minimum Elite age for the 100m is 10 years old.
Para: Para athletes may apply under one of the following categories: PO1, PO2-1, PO2-2, PO3, PO4 & PO5.
Do I have to be a member of Obstacle Sports Canada to participate?
Yes, you must be a member in good standing. If you've signed up for the race, but are not yet a member please do so today. Our annual membership for 2023 is $25.
What does the membership fee cover?
The membership fee goes towards the development of programs for athletes & coaches as well as promoting OCR in Canada. As a not for profit organization with a volunteer board, the fees are essential to running the organisation which allows us to bring accessible events like this one to you.
Are there any additional costs involved?
On top of registration fees, travel costs and membership fee, all team members will be required to pay a $125 team fee to cover the uniform and support costs at the event (including a team manager and coach).
Will Obstacle Sports Canada fund qualifying athletes to attend the World OCR Championships in Costa Rica?
Though we one day hope to support athlete’s travel costs to Costa Rica, we are not in a financial position to do so.
What is Obstacle Sports Canada?
https://www.obstaclesports.ca/faq-en.html
What is World OCR/FISO?
https://www.worldobstacle.org/frequently-asked-questions/
What are the World OCR Championships?
https://www.worldobstacle.org/ocr-world-championships/
Just like the Olympics and other international multi-sport Games, national teams are qualified through their national federation. The national federations - in this case Obstacle Sports Canada - are non-profit organisations run by and for their members, the athletes. Official teams are limited to 5 people per competitive race category. Additional athletes may run under their country flag in open categories.
To apply for Team Canada:
- Join Obstacle Sports Canada as a full member ($25.00 membership fee required)
- Complete the 2024 Team Canada application
- Pay a $125 team fee to cover the official team unform, support costs for team gear at the event, as well as contribute to a team manager/coach at the event
Apply today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Events Can I Apply For?
100M – Sprint - The Sprint Course is 12 standardized obstacles evenly spaced along a 2-lane 100m linear (straight line) course. Watch this video to see a demonstration. Categories are for men and women in all age groups. Each country can nominate up to one athlete in Youth, Junior, Masters and Para and three athletes in Elite (for a total of 7 men and 7 women). Additional slots may be allocated subject to availability. Minimum age to compete is 10 years old on race day.
3K – Short Course - The Short Course is a 3 km (+/-) cross country style race with 20 obstacles. The race format and obstacles are similar to OCREC 2022 watch the video. Categories are for men and women in all age groups. Minimum age to compete is 10 years old on race day. Minimum age to compete is 10 years old on race day.
15K – Standard Course - The Standard Course is a 15 km (+/-) cross country style race with up to 50 obstacles. The race format and obstacles are similar to the short course at the OCREC 2022, watch the video. Categories are for men and women in Elite, Para, Junior, Senior, and Masters to the oldest competitor. Minimum age to compete is 16. FISO approval may be given for athletes born in 2007 who are 15 years old on race day (turn 16 on or before December 31, 2024) if parental consent and a request is provided.
What Categories are Available?
Youth: Athletes on a national team qualified by their national federation in the following age categories: 10/11, 12/13, 14/15
Junior: Athletes on a national team qualified by their national federation in the following age categories: 16/17, 18/19
Senior: Athletes on a national team qualified by their national federation in the following age groups: 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39
Masters: Athletes on a national team qualified by their national federation in the following age groups: 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, etc. to the oldest athlete.
Elite: Elite athletes on a national team qualified by their national federation. Elite athletes must be the minimum age allowed for each event, for example minimum Elite age for the 15K is 16 years old and minimum Elite age for the 100m is 10 years old.
Para: Para athletes may apply under one of the following categories: PO1, PO2-1, PO2-2, PO3, PO4 & PO5.
Do I have to be a member of Obstacle Sports Canada to participate?
Yes, you must be a member in good standing. If you've signed up for the race, but are not yet a member please do so today. Our annual membership for 2023 is $25.
What does the membership fee cover?
The membership fee goes towards the development of programs for athletes & coaches as well as promoting OCR in Canada. As a not for profit organization with a volunteer board, the fees are essential to running the organisation which allows us to bring accessible events like this one to you.
Are there any additional costs involved?
On top of registration fees, travel costs and membership fee, all team members will be required to pay a $125 team fee to cover the uniform and support costs at the event (including a team manager and coach).
Will Obstacle Sports Canada fund qualifying athletes to attend the World OCR Championships in Costa Rica?
Though we one day hope to support athlete’s travel costs to Costa Rica, we are not in a financial position to do so.
What is Obstacle Sports Canada?
https://www.obstaclesports.ca/faq-en.html
What is World OCR/FISO?
https://www.worldobstacle.org/frequently-asked-questions/
What are the World OCR Championships?
https://www.worldobstacle.org/ocr-world-championships/
Just like the Olympics and other international multi-sport Games, national teams are qualified through their national federation. The national federations - in this case Obstacle Sports Canada - are non-profit organisations run by and for their members, the athletes. Official teams are limited to 5 people per competitive race category. Additional athletes may run under their country flag in open categories.